Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2020International Affairs
S.Res. 524
A resolution condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment, calling for the immediate release of political prisoners in the Russian Federation, and urging action by the United States Government to impose sanctions with respect to persons responsible for that form of human rights abuse.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 2, 2020)
This resolution condemns political imprisonments in Russia and calls on Russia to release its political prisoners. The resolution also urges the United States to advocate for the release of such prisoners and to identify the Russian officials responsible for their imprisonment.
What just happenedMar 2, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1258-1259)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 2, 2020
- Mar 2, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1258-1259)
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 2, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate